Pattern by Sam Bartley Designs

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I know you’re supposed to write something clever here, or witty, or even inspiring, but I just don’t ever know what to write when describing my designs so that it doesn’t sound like a food blogger trying to use every SEO/Keyword possible. But this time is a little different. This time we are re releasing my absolute favorite beanie, the first design I ever had tested, and the most popular design I have had to date: The Ellexa Beanie.

This beanie was designed with a super kind and energetic human that used to work with my partner. Their energy was contagious and they continue to bring a light to everyone they meet, I am sure of it. We haven’t had one of our chats in a long time, but this beanie will forever be a reminder of our friendship and I think thats pretty rad.

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Project Supplies

• 5mm hook
• 200 yards Worsted Weight yarn (I used Knit Picks Brava in the updated version)
• Tapestry Needle
• Pom Pom (optional)
• Scissors

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Pattern Size

Fits an Adult 20-22 inch head.

Hat height- 9-10 inches

Band Size – 21-23 inches

Pattern Notes

1. Please read all notes and directions before starting the pattern. 
2. Chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.

Abbreviations

All patterns follow the same abbreviations as the Crafty Yarn Council.

Ch	Chain
Slst	Slip Stitch
Sc	Single Crochet
HDC	Half Double Crochet
BLO	Back Loop Only
SC2Tog	Single Crochet 2 Together

** Sc in the 3rd loop: That can be a bit tricky, the 3rd loop is right under the “v” part of the single crochet, in the back of the stitch. Sometimes it can take some working to get into it, but it creates a beautiful texture when you do.

**Puff Stitch Stitch – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and insert back into stitch, yarn over and pull up another loop. Yarn over and insert back into stitch, yarn over and pull up another loop. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook.

Pattern Directions

Band

• Ch 8 (Or use a foundation sc and skip to row 2)
• Row 1- In 2nd row from the hook, hdc across, ch 1 and turn (7)
• Row 2 – Hdc in blo, ch 1 and turn
• Repeat Row 2 until your band reaches roughly 20 inches long
• **Put both ends of the back together to form the head band and slst together, do not finish off. Turn your band inside out to where the seam is on the inside and ch 1**

Hat

• Row 1- Hdc 56 stitches evenly around the band
• Row 2 -Sc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1
• Row 3- Hdc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 4 – Sc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 2
• Row 5- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2 
• Row 6- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2
• Row 7- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 1 
• Row 8- Hdc around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 9- Sc  in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 10- Hdc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1
• Row 11- Sc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 2 
• Row 12- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2 
• Row 13- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2
• Row 14- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 1 
• Row 15- Hdc around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 16- Sc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 17- Hdc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 18- Sc in 3rd loop around, slst to join, ch 2
• Row 19- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2
• Row 20- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 2 
• Row 21- *Puff Stitch in 1st st, ch 1 & sk 1st* repeat * to * around, sl st to join, ch 1
• Row 22- Sc2tog around, slst to join, ch 1
• Row 23- Sc2tog around, slst to join, ch 1 
• Row 24- Sc2tog around, slst to join, pull through a long tail and  weave in and out of the top stitches of the beanie and cinch closed.

•  Finish off and weave in ends and top the beanie with a pom!